Billet Casters Market REPORT OVERVIEW
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global billet casters market size was USD 368.2 million in 2022 and market is projected to touch 440.08 Million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 2% during the forecast period.
The machinery known as a billet caster is used in the process of turning molten metal into a billet that is "semifinished" before being rolled in finishing mills. High-temperature molten metal is transformed into semi-finished billets via a process called "billet casting," which is carried out by machines. Compact-sized billets less than 200 mm square and up to 12 m long are cast using billet casters. The billet caster has a maximum speed of 4 metres per minute. Using this method, copper, aluminium, and steel can be cast. It improves product quality while lowering the cost of producing metals.
The demand for low-cost metal production, rising industrialization, emerging economies, and higher metal use are the main factors propelling the global market for billet casters. Additionally, the market for billet casters is being driven by factors including increased interest in the product, the need for better-quality metals, and the availability of cutting-edge technologies.
COVID-19 Impact: Halt on Manufacturing Operations to Slower Market Growth
Like most other sectors, the global Billet Casters market has had to deal with a number of challenges brought on by the emergence of COVID-19. Not only did the Billet Casters market's supply chains experience significant disruptions, but this epidemic also forced numerous enterprises to close their doors or operate at subpar levels, incurring immeasurable losses in terms of both money and a shrinking staff. And this went on for a while, as long as governments in each country imposed strong precautionary limits on the movement of people and products to stop the spread of the disease.
LATEST TRENDS
"Advancement in Billet Casters to Boost Market Growth"
An effective method for creating lengthy products for civil construction that have high productivity, low cost, and a quality level suitable for these applications is continuous casting of billets with metering nozzles and oil lubrication. Rebar (in straight and coil form), round and square bars for common use, as well as light and medium shapes, angles, and flats, are all included in this. The advancements in mold design for faster casting, the advent of ladle furnaces, the use of high levels of automation, and the deployment of automatic nozzle change systems all helped the traditional operation of open casting in billet casters along in recent decades. These trends many induce billet casters market improvement.
Billet Casters Market Segmentation
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- By Type Analysis
As per the type, the market is classified as follows: 100-150mm and 150-200mm. The 100-200 mm billet caster dominates the billet casters market share.
- By Application Analysis
Based on application, the market is segmented as follows: Large Plant and Small Plant. The large plant segment leads the billet casters market share.
DRIVING FACTORS
"Various Operational Benefits to Facilitate Market Development"
Aluminum that has become molten is either retained in a liquid state or cast into massive slabs known as ingots or billets. Liquid aluminium may occasionally be mixed with alloying components to create the necessary metal for a particular product category. Rolling back aluminium ingots into a sheet product is an option. Whereas billets can be extruded into a formed product. Due to various operational benefits for both manufacturers and consumers, there has also been an increasing trend of supplying alloy metal to the final customer (usually auto component manufacturers) (by eliminating the re-melting process, reduced power and fuel consumption, lowering other operational costs). The above-mentioned factors have positive impact on billet casters market growth.
"Application in Different Industries to Promote Industry Progress"
Steel is used extensively in the building, automotive, and transportation industries, and a boom or depression in these sectors would have an impact on steel prices as well. Significant supply and price volatility has been caused, among other things, by the boom in the construction industry and the downturn in the automobile industry. The majority of businesses estimate demand and manage inventories in an effort to lessen the negative consequences of price volatility. With the use of billet caster, the production cost can be reduced. Thus, the demand for billet caster in construction industry creates a positive impact on billet casters market.
RESTRAINING FACTORS
"High Setup Expense to Hinder Market Growth"
Defects in the steel billet, such as cracks, pinholes, blowholes, central shrinkage, slag entrapment, and appearance deviations, among others, have a detrimental effect on the yield and quality of rolled products in continuous casting processes. The main expense is the setup fee. It is not feasible to utilize this technology for small quantities or for products with unique shapes due to the high cost of making a mold and the time required to set up the machine for each job. These factors may impede the billet casters market expansion
Billet Casters Market REGIONAL INSIGHTS
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"Increase in Demand to Propel Market Progress in Asia"
Rapid population expansion, urbanization, and elements like the existence of numerous producers, low labor costs, and expanding application segments in the area are all blamed for the region's billet casters market growth. In recent years, China has been both the largest producer and consumer of metal casting. Over the past few years, consumption in India has also risen quickly. Additionally, the expansion of capacity in Southeast Asia, including China, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand, is anticipated to present a favorable prognosis for the expansion of the Asian billet casters market.
KEY MARKET PLAYERS
"Market Players Focus on New Product Launches to Strengthen Market Position"
Leading players in the market are adopting various strategies to expand their presence in the market. These include R&D investments and the launch of new, technologically-advanced products in the market. Some companies are also adopting strategies such as partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to strengthen their market position.
List of Market Players Profiled
- Danieli (Italy)
- Primetals (U.K)
- SMS Group (Germany)
- Sino-Heavymach (China)
- Alfred Wertli AG (Switzerland)
- JP Steel Plantech Co (Japan)
- CCTEC (U.S.)
- Sarralle (U.S.)
- Electrotherm (India)
REPORT COVERAGE
The report covers overall market aspects, including the market segmentation based on its type and application. The report depicts a diverse group of participants that includes the market and the potential market leaders. Major factors that are expected to drive major growth in the market. The factors anticipated to expand the market share are also included in the report to offer market insights. The estimated growth of the market in the forecast period is also included in the report. The regional analysis is completed to explain the region's dominance in the global market. The factors hindering the growth of the market are discussed in detail. The SWOT analysis of the market is depicted in the report. It contains all-inclusive market details.
REPORT COVERAGE | DETAILS |
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Market Size Value In |
US$ 368.2 Million in 2022 |
Market Size Value By |
US$ 440.08 Million by 2031 |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 2% from 2022 to 2031 |
Forecast Period |
2024-2031 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Historical Data Available |
Yes |
Regional Scope |
Global |
Segments Covered |
Type and Application |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What value is the billet casters market expected to touch by 2031?
Based on our research, the billet casters market is projected to touch USD 440.08 Million by 2031.
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What CAGR is the billet casters market expected to exhibit by 2031?
The billet casters market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 2.0% by 2031.
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Which are the driving factors of the billet casters market?
The various operational benefits and application in different industries are the driving factors of the billet casters market.
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Which are the top companies operating in the billet casters market?
Danieli, Primetals, SMS Group, Sino-Heavymach, Alfred Wertli AG, JP Steel Plantech Co, CCTEC, Sarralle, and Electrotherm are the top companies operating in the billet casters market.